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Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs 26th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council
: Mumbai, September 15, 2022
The 26th Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council  was chaired by the Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in Mumbai today.
The Council, inter alia, deliberated on the Early Warning Indicators for the economy and our preparedness to deal with them, improving the efficiency of the existing Financial/Credit Information Systems, issues of governance and management in Systemically Important Financial Institutions including Financial Market Infrastructures, strengthening cyber security framework in financial sector, Common KYC for all financial Services and related matters, update on Account Aggregator and next steps, Issues relating to financing of Power Sector, strategic role of GIFT IFSC in New Aatmanirbhar Bharat, inter-regulatory Issues of GIFT-IFSC, and need for utilisation of the services of Registered Valuers by all Government Departments.
It was noted that there is a need to monitor the financial sector risks, the financial conditions and market developments on a continuous basis by the Government and the regulators so that appropriate and timely action can be taken so as to mitigate any vulnerability and strengthen financial stability.
The Council also took note of the preparation in respect of financial sector issues to be taken up during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, MoS ; Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, MoS ; Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India; Dr. T. V. Somanathan, Finance Secretary and Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance; Shri Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance; Shri Tarun Bajaj, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance; Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance; Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser, Ministry of Finance; Ms. Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson, Securities and Exchange Board of India; Shri Debasish Panda, Chairperson, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India; Shri Supratim Bandyopadhyay, Chairperson, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority; Shri Ravi Mittal, Chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, Shri Injeti Srinivas, Chairperson, International Financial Services Centres Authority, and the Secretary of the FSDC, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
IOCL’s pro-active measures to combat Cyclone Fani appreciated by Chief Secretary and district authorities in Odisha
Kolkata, 08 May, 2019
Indian Oil Limited’s pro-active measures to combat Cyclone Fani in Odisha has been appreciated by the Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha, district authorities and all concerned. Starting with a review meeting convened by the Central PSU’s Odisha State Head Shri Subhojit Ghosh on 30th April, when Cyclone Fani’s change of track was revealed and further review of the company’s readiness and preparedness by Chairman –IndianOil Sri Sanjiv Singh and Director  Sri Gurmeet Singh on the next day; the company personnel swiftly took necessary action on war footing at all retail outlets in affected districtsof Ganjam, Khurda, Puri, Cuttack, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkenal and Gajpati.
A control cell was formed, which started operating from IOCL office from 6 a.m. on 2nd April and worked round the clock throughout the distress period. On Labour Day of 1st May, IndianOil operated its bottling plant at Jharsuguda and oil installations at Jatni and Jharsuguda and further topped up the stock. However, the Balasore units were shut down as a precautionary measure. Action was also taken to top up the major public service providers like railway consumer depots, Coast Guard, Airport Authority of India, Mahanadi coalfields,NTPC, IIFCO, telecom service providers, mining sectors and so on. Further, five mobile dispensing units were sent to Odisha from IOCL units in Maharashtra, Telegana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. LPG supplies were normalised in the affected districts through the extended hours of operations.
The sales group of the company formed teams to venture into various areas in coastal belt assessing the activities required to be carried out for safety and emergency requirements. Also, after the cyclone, team members worked with contractors to clear all debris from affected retail outlets.
Ministry of Mines
Efforts To Augment Mineral Resources And Exploration of Mineral Deposits In The Country
Mineral assessment is a continuous process and a number of exploration agencies like Geological Survey of India [GSI], Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited [MECL], Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research [AMDER], State Departments of Geology and Mining [DGMs], State/Central Undertakings are engaged in exploration of mineral deposits in the country.
For mineral surveys in the country, GSI is the nodal agency to formulate exploration programmes of various agencies through Central Geological programming Board. GSI carries out mapping and systematic exploration for various mineral commodities under different stages e.g. ‘reconnaissance survey' [G4], ‘preliminary exploration’ [G3] and ‘general exploration’ [G2] seamlessly based on the mineral potential following the guidelines of United Nations Framework Classification  and Mineral Evidence and Mineral Content Rules  with an aim to augmenting mineral resource.
GSI has implemented Online Core Business Integrated System  to enable the broader geoscientific community and other stakeholders to easily access, view and utilize GSI data & information including mineral exploration data. The mineral exploration programmes executed by GSI are available in public domain  in the form of Geological reports.
Further, Indian Bureau of Mines [IBM], a subordinate office of Ministry of Mines collects the exploration data from various agencies. On the basis of information of exploration and the results provided by different agencies or stakeholders, IBM publishes the National Mineral Inventory  of mineral resources in the country on an interval of once in five years. The information of reserve/resources of minerals is being published in public domain and available on IBM website.
Under the Mines and Minerals  Amendment Act, 2015, for major minerals, the mineral concession can be allotted through auctioning. The power to grant these mineral concessions vests in the State Governments. The extraction of minerals depends on the grant of the mineral concessions by the State Government and the utilisation of minerals depends on economic viability of the minerals.
This information was given by Minister of Mines, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the loss of lives due to road accident in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to road accident in Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Shri Modi also wished the speedy recovery of those who injured in the accident.
Prime Minister's office tweeted;
"उत्तर प्रदेश के हमीरपुर में हुआ हादसा अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है। इसमें जान गंवाने वालों के परिजनों के प्रति मैं गहरी संवेदना प्रकट करता हूं, साथ ही घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार और स्थानीय प्रशासन घायलों की हरसंभव मदद में जुटा है: PM @narendramodi"
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju flags off 200-km long ‘Fit India Walkathon’ ,
Says Walkathon by the forces will motivate the citizens to become part of the Fitness Movement
On the occasion of National Unity Day , Union Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju, along with Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal flagged off 200-km long ‘Fit India Walkathon’ on October 31 at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
The event has been organised by Indo Tibetan Border Police  and will go on for 3 days in which over 100 ITBP jawans and personnel of various central armed police forces  are walking for over 200-km.
The walkathon march will continue day and night and will also pass through the dunes of the Thar desert in the area located along the India-Pakistan border.
For most of the part during the march, the track runs along the International Boundary known for many battles and war , with Kishangarh Fort being a prominent location en-route.
Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju also walked the first few kilometres of the walkathon along with the forces and said "It is the vision of our Prime Minister to make the Fit India Movement into a people's movement and take it to every corner of the country. The forces themselves are fit but by walking 200km on the borders of Jaisalmer they aim to motivate every citizen of the country that if they can cover 200km as a walkathon, every citizen can take up fitness in one form or the other."
Actor and fitness Icon Vidyut Jammwal further added "this is a great initiative that the government is taking, and for Fit India to reach every nook and corner of the country, it is not enough to have fitness events only in urban centres or in big towns but actually take it to every small place. With this event being organised in the desert, it goes to show that the government is serious about taking this initiative to every nook and corner."
Apart from ITBP, the march also has the representation of officials of Border Security Force , Central Reserve Police Force , National Disaster Relief Force , Rapid Action Force , Assam Rifles and National Security Guard .
‘Fit India Walkathon’ aims to create awareness about fit and healthy lifestyle in India and comes on the heels of recently concluded ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ that saw the participation of over 6.5 crore people across India.
Ministry of Finance
Union budget 2022-23 encourages power of youth: Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that Union Budget 2022-23 recognises and encourages the potential of youth, their technological skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
"In the 75th year of our independence, the next 25 years are very critical to India’s development; therefore we wanted this year’s Budget to encourage the power of youth, the power of entrepreneurs," she said.
"With the lockdown, we could still manage 45 unicorns within 2 years. That's actually the power of youth. The power of idea," she added.
She was speaking on “Financing India’s Global Future” at a townhall of Indian Global Forum today in Bengaluru.
While responding to a question related to government’s approach on crypto sector, she said that the consultations on the crypto sector are on and invited the industry to participate.
She also elaborated upon the approach behind Union Budget 2022-23 and said that the budget aims to ensure that the amenities available to people are technology driven, provide opportunities and promote employment in the country.
She also expressed her delight that even common man in the country has adapted himself to digitized banking, which is a step forward in digitization of economy.
“I am happy that the common man in this country has adapted himself to digital banking, QR code etc. Digital banking helped government in transferring money directly during lockdown,” she said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses grief over the derailment of Utkal Express
PM expresses grief over the derailment of Utkal Express
(Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the derailment of the Utkal Express in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister informed that the situation is being monitored very closely, and that the Railways Ministry and UP Government are doing everything possible and providing all assistance required.
“Extremely pained by the derailment of the Utkal Express in Muzaffarnagar. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased.
I wish those injured a speedy recovery. The situation is being monitored very closely by the Railways Ministry.
Railways Ministry and UP Government are doing everything possible and providing all assistance required in the wake of the train derailment”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Self Employment in MSME Sector
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises implements the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme to encourage unemployed youth including women for self employment in the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises  sector. Under this Scheme, Margin Money Subsidy is provided for setting up of new Micro enterprises and bank loan amount under the scheme has been raised to 90% of the project cost in case of general category and 95% in case of special category of beneficiaries. Individuals above 18 years of age are eligible under the Scheme.
The Ministry of MSME imparts training through Khadi & Village Industries Commission, its 15 tool rooms and 30 MSME-Development Institutes. These trainings include Management Development Programmes , Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programmes  and Diploma Courses.
This information was given by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Majid Majidi, Ishaan Khatter & Malavika Mohanan attend the press conference of Opening Film ‘Beyond the Clouds’!
After showcasing the movie, ‘Beyond the Clouds’ at the opening ceremony of the International Film Festival of India  2017, the cast and crew of the movie featuring actors Ishaan Khatter and Malavika Mohanan, producers Punit Goenka , Shareen Mantri, Kishore Arora, Reza Tashakkori and Sujay Kutty  and director Majid Majidi attended the press conference of their film on 21st November, 2017.
‘Beyond the Clouds’ is an extension of Majidi's cinematic beliefs, the roots of which lie in human values, love, friendship and family bonding.
The film is a story of a brother and sister like Children of Heaven, with the difference being that the siblings are grownups and tackle greater conflicts with the backdrop of the bustling city of Mumbai. The film is a vindication of Majid Majid’s firm view that human emotions have no barriers of language and geography.
The acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, who is also the recipient of several prestigious awards, has made a film out of this country, an experience which he describes as “one waiting for years to happen”.
Majid Majidi says, “Working with the exceptionally talented cast and crew of India in ‘Beyond the Clouds’ has been an amazing experience. Ishaan and Malavika has done full justice to their characters and portrayed them very well. The subject of ‘Beyond the Clouds’ has got a universal appeal and I hope the subject resonates with audiences across the globe after its release.”
Ishaan Khatter informs, “It was a great learning and interesting experience working with all the stalwarts associated with ‘Beyond the Clouds’ including Majidi sir, Anil Mehta sir, Vishal Bhardwaj sir and A R Rahman sir. It’s indeed a strong team to be working with. Mr Majidi has the strong leadership qualities. It is incredibly empowering in the sense that there was so much to learn from all these talented people. For instance, working with Vishal sir and speaking his dialogues was surreal. Everybody worked in tandem with the same goal – to satisfy Majidi sir’s vision as a filmmaker.”
Sujay Kutty, Zee Studios Business Head, said, “Zee Studios has completed 25 years and it was a great experience collaborating with ‘Beyond the Clouds’ and what you see on screen is something extra ordinary with brilliant artists being part of the film including Vishal Bhardwaj, A R Rahman, Anil Mehta and our lovely cast Ishaan Khatter and Malavika Mohanan. We want to create content which people across the globe would like to see. The opening ceremony was brilliant and people really appreciated our film and we will strive to make such films.”
Malavika Mohanan said, “When it comes to working with a filmmaker like Majid Majidi, there was nothing to think about. What he brings to the screen is simply outstanding. So it was a no-brainer. I am a lover of cinema and passionate about it. I would like to portray interesting roles on screen and something that would challenge me as an actor. It was a blessing.”
The 48th Edition of IFFI is scheduled from the 20th to 28th of November, 2017 in the beach state of Goa.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Amending the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a proposal to introduce a Bill in Parliament to extend the jurisdiction of the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 to Jammu & Kashmir on statistics relevant to any matters under any of the entries specified in the List-I  and the List- III  in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution, as applicable to Jammu & Kashmir under the Constitution  Order, 1954. The Amendment will strengthen data collection mechanism in the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
The Amendment will:
 Provide for extending the jurisdiction of the Act to Jammu & Kashmir State in respect of matters not reserved for the State as per the Constitution  Order 1954;
 Provide for appointing a nodal officer at the Centre and in each State/Union Territory to effectively coordinate data collection activities and provide consultation to Government Departments for avoiding unnecessary duplication, etc.
Background
The Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 was enacted to facilitate the collection of statistics on economics, demographic, social, scientific and environmental aspects etc. The Act extends to the whole of India, except Jammu & Kashmir. The Jammu & Kashmir State legislature enacted the Jammu & Kashmir Collection of Statistics Act, 2010, which extends to the whole of the State of Jammu & Kashmir and is almost a replica of the central legislation. The Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 and the Jammu & Kashmir Collection of Statistics Act, 2010 are not applicable to statistical subjects falling in the Union List, as applicable to the Jammu & Kashmir under the Constitution  Order 1954. This has created a legislative vacuum. Moreover, the concurrent jurisdiction to be exercised by the Centre in Jammu & Kashmir has also not been provided for, in the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. The amendment is intended to address this vacuum.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Develop technology to reduce charging time for electric vehicles: Says Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey,
Government has chosen 9 expressways where 6,000 charging stations have been sanctioned: Dr. Pandey
Union Minister of Heavy Industries Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey has said that the Automotive Research Association of India  should develop technology to reduce the charging time for electric vehicles.He was speaking at a press conference yesterday in Pune, after an industry interaction meet organised by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in association with ARAI, SIAM and ACMA to share information about the production linked incentive  scheme for the automotive sector.
The Minister said, "The auto field contributes to about 14-15 per cent of GDP, which can go up to 25-30 per cent and can support the PM's vision for making India a USD 5 trillion economy.The sale of electric vehicles has increased drastically in the last few months due to the various schemes and subsidies provided by the government."
Referring to the challenges in EV adoption, including the time taken for charging vehicles, he said that since charging is the main concern when it comes to the use of EVs, the government has chosen 9 expressways where 6,000 charging stations have been sanctioned and about 3,000 shall be installed soon.
Dr. Pandey further stated that the Advanced Chemical Cell , which is the main component of the EV battery, is currently imported and about 30 per cent of the cost of the EV is the cost of battery itself. He said that this can be reduced if it is locally produced. He further added that this is possible because about 70 per cent of the material used in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries is already available in India. ‘’With these newly introduced PLI schemes, the government is providing support up to Rs 362 crore per gigawatt in this sector of EVs," Dr. Pandey said.
He also highlighted the government's FAME I and II  scheme, which has now been extended by another two years to March 31, 2024.
The Minister said with the production-linked incentive  scheme, it will lead to an investment of Rs 42,500 crore and will further accelerate manufacturing of components and batteries in India."The government is providing financial support up to 8-13 per cent for auto component manufacturers and up to 13-18 per cent for EV manufacturers through the scheme.This will also facilitate the creation of about 7.5 lakh new advanced-level employment opportunities," he added.
The minister also mentioned that considering the increase in the usage of drones in coming years for various applications, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has sanctioned Rs 120 crore for research and other related work in this regard.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the loss of lives due to a road accident in Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Shri Modi has announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund  for the victims of a road accident in Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
The Prime Minister's Office tweeted;
"उत्तर प्रदेश के सिद्धार्थनगर में हुआ सड़क हादसा अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है। मेरी संवेदनाएं शोकाकुल परिजनों के साथ हैं। ईश्वर उन्हें इस अपार दुख को सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करे। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं: PM @narendramodi"
"The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in an accident in Siddharthnagar, UP. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each."